Homecoming

University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate Homecoming Sept. 27-28. Join in Fall Festival activities as you reconnect with the University through two exciting days filled with food, fun and celebrations.

Attendees will enjoy several exciting activities such as awards, presentations, reunions, sports fun, a tailgate, bonfire and so much more.

Homecoming is open to students, alumni, friends, family, faculty, staff and the community. Join us on Facebook and Instagram for important updates and announcements.

All activities are free unless indicated with an * asterisk. 

Friday, Sept. 27

Homecoming CE, Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High — 11:30-4 p.m.

Located in the Student Union Ballroom
This course will equip you to handle tough, risky, or sensitive conversations honestly and respectfully, foster alignment, agreement, and safety around high-stakes issues, and empower you to speak up to anyone, at any time, about nearly anything.

McLean Lecture of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry — 5:30 p.m.

C114, Chemistry Building
In 2017, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry chose to highlight the career of long-serving faculty member and previous Chair Dr. John A. McLean, Jr. by establishing an annual lecture in his honor. This event, attended by both faculty and students, aims to call attention to the work of traditionally marginalized scientists and enrich discourse by covering a diverse set of topics in chemistry.

Student Advisory Board's Leadership Networking Event:
The Highs and Lows of Leadership — 6:30-8 p.m.

Located in Student Union (exact location TBD)
Two UDM Alumni recount their educational journeys and how they have shaped them into the professionals they are today.

School of Architecture + Community Development 30 | 45 | 60 Anniversary Gala

Located in the Architecture Exhibition space
The 2024-25 academic year will mark a significant time at University of Detroit Mercy’s School of Architecture & Community Development as we celebrate three major milestones: 

• 30th anniversary of the Detroit Collaborative Design Center
• 45th anniversary of our Warsaw, Poland exchange program 
• 60th anniversary of the School of Architecture & Community Development 

Several activities during Homecoming weekend will amplify and reflect on these significant milestones. If you can only make one activity, please consider attending our main event, the 30 | 45 | 60 Anniversary Gala, which will celebrate the legacy and the future of SACD on Sept. 27 in the Loranger Exhibition Space. Stay tuned for more details on the other activities. 

Saturday, Sept. 28

Tour de Titan Bike Ride — 10 a.m. to Noon

Registration at Welcome Tent. The annual Tour du Titan is a relaxed paced 11 mile (17 km) bike ride through the beautiful and historic neighborhoods adjacent to the McNichols campus.  The neighborhoods include the University District, Green Acres, Sherwood Forest, Bagley and more!  

CHP Research Symposium — Noon - 4 p.m

Located in the Health Professions Facility. It includes Lunch and poster display, Meet the Dean event, and concurrent workshops. Find schedule and more about the research symposium.

Lacrosse Reunion Game — 11 a.m.

Located at Titan Field
Following the game, join fellow alumni and friends for the third annual Titan Men's Lacrosse Alumni Fundraiser! Read more.

Alumni Softball Game

Located on Buysse Ballpark. Followed by a luncheon.

Lacrosse Alumni Luncheon — 1 p.m.

Located in the Titan Club

KBG Reunion Lunch — 1:30 p.m.

Located in the Architecture Exhibition Space

Softball Homerun Derby — 3 p.m.

Pickle Ball Clinic and competition – 3:30-5 p.m.

Located in the Student Fitness Center. Learn the basics of this popular sport then use your skills to participate in a friendly competition.

I Do, I Do Again Vow Renewal Mass – 4-5 p.m.

Located at St. Ignatius Chapel. Celebrate the sacrament of marriage with other Detroit Mercy alumni and family members by renewing your wedding vows during this special Mass.

Free Throw Competition – 4-5:30 p.m.

Located in the Student Fitness Center

Campus Tour

See the many updates and renovations completed on campus over the last several years and hear directly from current students about the many activities they enjoy as students today.

CHASS: “Ask the Professor” taping – 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Located in the first floor of the McNichols Library

Fall Festival — 4:30-7:30 p.m.

• Unveiling of CHASS name plate – Witness the historic moment when we officially announce our new CHASS name, marking a significant milestone for our community at the CHASS tent by the Fountain.
• Food trucks
• Arts & Crafts – tent by fountain
• Yard games – corn hole, fowling, connect four, bubble soccer
• Athletic reunion – tent by Titan Field
• Inflatables and games
• Scavenger Hunt
• Casino games
• Black Alumni Reunion – tent by fountain
• Escape room by Criminal Justice Department – Do you have what it takes to unravel the mystery before time runs out?
• Craft Show – Fountain Lounge
• Celebration of Legacy families – tent by the fountain

CHASS: Theatre Presentation - 5 p.m.

Located at the Student Union Terrace. Experience the magic of live theatre under the evening sky. Our talented alumni and student performers will bring stories to life in this unforgettable outdoor performance.  

Entrepreneurship Association Networking Event — 5-7 p.m.

Located in the Architecture Exhibition Space. Students, alumni, community members and entrepreneurs join the Entrepreneurship Association for a keynote panel discussion featuring local entrepreneurs followed by networking, food and refreshments. 

Golden Jubilee Reunion, Class of 1974 — 5 p.m.

Located in the Student Union Ballroom
To register, contact Alumni Relations at alumni@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1540.

Grand Prix Presentation — 6 p.m.

Located at the Student Union Terrace

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc 5,000 Wings Event — 7:30 p.m.

Located in Parking Lot A

CHASS: Poetry Reading — 6-7 p.m.

Located on the first floor of the McNichols Library. Immerse yourself in the beauty of words as talented poets from our community share their work. This intimate gathering promises to inspire and move you. 

Self-defense demonstration — 6 p.m.

Located at the Student Union Terrace

AKA 50th Celebration Dessert — 7 p.m.

Tailgate and Bonfire — 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Located in the Fisher Field. Celebrate all Titan athletic teams while enjoying music and refreshments and the warm glow of a bonfire. Donuts, cider and s’mores will be available.

NPHC Yard Show — 9 p.m.

Located in the Student Union Amp. Celebrate community and culture with our National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) / multicultural fraternities and sororities. Each participating organization is allotted a time slot where they can showcase their chapter's history and traditions through steps, strolls, chants, and/or dancing.